Some drivers have no idea what an alternator does. It's not necessary to know every detail, but you should have a basic understanding of this vital car part.

Alternators generate energy to recharge your battery and keep it at its optimal starting power while you're driving. Working with the battery, the alternator creates energy to operate your car's electrical components. Things like headlights and windshield wipers. Alternators work like generators and used to be called that. Basically, when a vehicle's gas engine spins wheels under the hood, this cranks a wheel located on the...

Regardless of the type of driving you do, having a dash cam installed in the front of your car can provide video evidence of accidents, incidents, or just unusual phenomenon that you might encounter while driving. Weston Volvo wants you to have the right model for your specific needs.

Having a dash cam recording your driving can back up your side of the story if you've been involved in an accident. It can also catch the license plate of another car if it backs into yours in a parking lot. But aside from capturing negative incidents, cameras can also…

1. Place the vehicle in park, turn off the engine, and secure the emergency brake.
2. Loosen all the lugs on the flat tire one turn, then jack the car in the air high enough so the tire is no longer touching the road surface.
3. Remove the lug nuts, take the flat tire off the vehicle, then replace with the spare tire.
4. Hand tighten all the lug nuts while the tire is…

The exhaust system plays an integral part in your vehicle's overall safety. It redirects harmful gases away from the cabin and into the atmosphere. Making sure that your exhaust is in good condition is crucial. Here are some tell-tale signs that you need to get your exhaust looked at by a professional.

One the most noticeable signs of damage is a loud hissing or popping noise while you drive. This may indicate that pressure is unable to escape appropriately. These noises are often joined by leaking fluid. You may notice discoloration around the tailpipe or leaks underneath the body…

You can keep yourself prepared for anything while on the road by filling your vehicle with some of the things that you might need in an emergency situation. You can purchase a cute little tote of some kind and then fill it with those things that you will be looking for if you suddenly become stranded alongside the road.

Your roadside emergency kit must include the items that you will need to change a tire. 

Keeping your vehicle's tires in good shape is a vital part of your regular automotive maintenance for many reasons. Not only will you save time and money over the long run by driving with tires that last longer, but you can also avoid sudden tire failures which can be dangerous.

Under-inflation is a primary cause of tires blowing out, which can cause an accident. Check the tire's proper inflation pressure number that is displayed on the glove compartment's door...

We here at Weston Volvo couldn't be more excited that the spring is finally here; the birds are chirping and happy, the skies are sunny, the weather is warm, and now is the perfect time to get some auto maintenance and repair for the new season! Whether you've driven up to the colder northern states or not, the winter can be tough on vehicles. So, for your safety and your vehicle's health alike, we'd love nothing more than to provide the service you deserve at a price you can afford.

The wonderful spring season is officially in full swing, ladies and gentlemen, and that means it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy all the beauty the world has to offer. If you ask us, there are few better ways to see this nature-filled nation of ours than on a road trip and, if you don't have a vehicle to call your own, we would love to show you around our selection of used vehicles. With a variety of makes and models to choose from, you could find something that's just the right fit after just…